Jammu and Kashmir Map

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FACT SHEET

Formation Year: October 26, 1947

Location: North India

Capital: Jammu (in winter) &
Kashmir (in summer)

Largest city: Srinagar

Number of Districts: 22

Area: 222,236 sq km

Area Rank: 5th

Population: 12,541,302

Sex Ratio: 889 F/1000 M

Density: 56/km2

Literacy: 67.16%

Official Languages: Urdu

Located in the vicinity of Western Himalaya, Jammu and Kashmir is the northern most state of India. As you can see on the given Jammu and Kashmir Map, it shares its state boundary with Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in the south; and, it also shares its international boundary with People’s Republic of China in the east and north, Pakistan in the west, and it also shares tiny international boundary with Afghanistan in the north-west region.

Largely, the state is classified into three geo-political regions namely Jammu (located in the south of the state), the Kashmir Valley (located in the north and north-west region), and Ladakh (located in the east and north-east region. Unlike other states, it has two capitals – Jammu is the capital of state during the winter and Kashmir is the capital for summer season.

Geographically, the state has largely mountainous region and rugged topography. It has high mountain peaks, deep valley, and many rivers. Along with Himalaya, other mountain ranges in the state are Karakoram, Laddakh Range, Zaskar Range etc. Besides, the significant valleys of state are Kashmir Valley (internationally popular for its natural beauty, tourists from different parts of the world wish to visit), Chenab Valley, Tawi Valley, Poonch Valley, Sindh Valley etc. One of the largest river systems of India namely Indus flows through the state; other important rivers are Chenab, Jhelum, Tawa, Ravi etc. All these rivers are snow-fed, which originates from the glaciers. The state has many glaciers of such kind; however, the largest glacier is Siachen Glacier. Because of having high difference in altitude, climate of the state also varies according to the altitude. However, it has largely temperate climate.

Because of having the Indo-Tibetan culture, Jammu and Kashmir has very historic and rich culture and traditions. The economy of the state is largely dependent on agriculture, horticulture, and allied activities. In addition, the cold water flowing in the valleys of Kashmir is very much suitable for the sericulture. The vegetations of the state growing on the Himalayan Mountains are also one of the sources of revenue. One of the uses of woods (especially Kashmir Willow) grown in Kashmir is making high-quality cricket bats. In addition, Kashmiri saffron is very much popular throughout the country and as well as in foreign countries, state generates substantial amount of foreign exchange from Saffron. However, the major agricultural exports from the states are apples, oranges, saffron, cherries, corn, millet, peaches, sorghum, pears, vegetables etc. And, significant manufactured items are largely handicraft such as rugs and shawls. These handicrafts items are also popular throughout country as well as in foreign countries.